SOCI 3312 - Drug Use, Abuse, Trafficking

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The University of Texas at El Paso

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Description:

Drug Use, Drug Abuse, and Drug Trafficking: Cultural Perspectives (3-0) This course studies, from a cultural perspective, the use, abuse, and trafficking of drugs. It examines cross-cultural uses and abuses of drugs in various contexts: private, public, ceremonial, medicinal, recreational, religious, etc. It explores taboos, laws, prohibitions, beliefs, and stereotypes about drugs as well as representations of drug use and abuse in popular culture. Additionally, the class will focus on the subject of drug trafficking and the public debates, crackdowns, and "cultural wars" associated with illegal drugs. Recommended background: ANTH 1302 or SOCI 1301. SOCI 3312 is the same course as ANTH 3312.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utep.edu

Phone Number:

(915) 747-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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